Would you go to a doctor who also does dentistry, or an accountant who also prepares Wills? Their professional bodies may protect you by banning the overlap. Investments and insurance are very different but cross-selling occurs.
This podcast accompanies a blog post at Riscario Insider: http://blog.riscario.com/2012/05/why-insurance-advisors-also-sell.html
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